ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 618132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
aesthete
inauspicious
parade
duplicity

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
combustion
conduit
comparable
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
combustion
fragile
bitter
benevolent

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
genial
roam
ramble
hedonism

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
redouble
inauspicious
exalt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."